Cannabis Report Archives - Centralmaine.com

Lawmakers criticize state official for withholding annual cannabis report

The annual report was due a year ago and never submitted to lawmakers, one of whom has asked for an investigation.

by JENNIFER PELTZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Attorney General Merrick Garland recommends loosening restrictions on marijuana, a historic shift in federal drug policy.

Republicans, who control the Senate, dismissed the bill on a 14-10 vote.

It’s the first state to adopt the curriculum designed by AAA Northeast.

by Tiffany Kary December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

Many businesses have been using the method to get around credit card companies’ block on marijuana transactions.

by Pam McLoughlin December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Farmers say they’re already struggling with low hemp prices and fear losing out to bigger companies when licenses to grow cannabis become available.

Five stores are currently allowed to sell recreational marijuana, but as many as 33 are allowed under state law.

by MAYSOON KHAN November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

Many farms that were allowed to grow marijuana before the start of legal sales are now blocked from distributing it to retailers.

by Associated Press November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

Gov. Tim Walz thinks it could be one of the first bills he signs now that Democrats control the state’s legislature.

by GEIR MOULSON November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Supporters hail the proposal as “a model for Europe,” but it would need to align with EU laws first.